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🎓🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, RCS CLASS OF 2026! The Future Starts Now! 🦅🎓

🚦🚂 SAFETY UPGRADES COMING TO VOORHEESVILLE RAILROAD CROSSINGS 🚂🚦

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Introducing the Bethlehem Area Live Community Calendar

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JULY 6th - Monday

A familiar hometown name is making headlines once again! 👏

Bethlehem Central High School and Siena College graduate Arlo Marynczak is back in the starting rotation for the Tri-City ValleyCats—and he's making the most of the opportunity.

After spending the winter competing in Australia, where he helped the Adelaide Giants capture the prestigious Claxton Shield championship, Marynczak returned to the Capital Region ready for another Frontier League season.

Originally transitioning into a relief role this year, the local standout recently moved back into the starting rotation to help strengthen the ValleyCats' pitching staff. The change has already paid off, as he delivered five scoreless innings in a dominant 9-0 victory over the Schaumburg Boomers, helping the ValleyCats earn their first shutout win of the season.

Marynczak's baseball journey has been anything but ordinary. From throwing a no-hitter in his first collegiate start at Siena, to winning a championship overseas, and now returning to his familiar role as a starter, his willingness to adapt and help his team has been a defining part of his career.

Currently 2-0 with a 3.09 ERA, the Bethlehem native is expected to take on a larger workload as the ValleyCats continue their push toward postseason contention.

Congratulations to Arlo on another exciting chapter in an already impressive baseball journey! We’ll be cheering you on all season long! ⚾💙💛

Read More at: https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/tri-city-valleycats-pitcher-arlo-marynczak-22324446.php

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🎓🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, RCS CLASS OF 2026! The Future Starts Now! 🦅🎓

A proud chapter has come to a close—and an exciting new one is just beginning! ❤️💙

On Thursday, June 25, the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School Class of 2026 celebrated graduation during its annual commencement ceremony at the Empire State Convention Center, surrounded by proud families, friends, teachers, staff, and supporters.

The memorable evening featured inspiring performances by the Senior Chorus and Graduation Band, recognition of the Top Ten students, and the presentation of diplomas to the newest RCS graduates.

Graduates also heard encouraging messages from district and school leaders, along with thoughtful remarks from Valedictorian Stephen Mathai, Salutatorian Sandra Guzmán-Ortiz, and Class President Jillian Decker, reflecting on the journey that brought the Class of 2026 to this milestone.

Throughout their years at RCS, these graduates distinguished themselves through academic achievement, leadership, community service, athletics, fine arts, and Career & Technical Education, while demonstrating the district's values of collaboration, curiosity, empathy, participation, innovation, and community.

As they head off to college, careers, military service, technical training, and other exciting opportunities, the Class of 2026 leaves behind a lasting legacy and a bright future ahead.

🎉 Congratulations to every member of the RCS Class of 2026! Your community is incredibly proud of all you've accomplished and can't wait to see where your next adventure takes you.

👏 Join Bethlehem Local News in congratulating the RCS Class of 2026 in the comments below!

READ & SEE MORE PICTURES AT: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/3013590

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Following recent train-vehicle incidents, major safety improvements are on the way to help make railroad crossings in the Village of Voorheesville safer for everyone.

Village officials say they are working with Albany County and CSX Railroad on a series of upgrades after two separate vehicle-train incidents occurred within just a few hours on May 29.

✅ New roadway striping at several railroad crossings
✅ Extra-wide pavement edge lines to improve driver guidance
✅ Additional railroad warning signs near crossings
✅ Enhanced traffic control measures, including a traffic signal at one crossing

The roadway enhancements are being completed along:
📍 North Main Street
📍 South Main Street
📍 Foundry Road
📍 Grove Street

Plans are also moving forward to install four-quadrant railroad crossing gates at both the Voorheesville Avenue and Main Street crossings.

Unlike traditional crossing gates, these systems lower gates on both sides of the roadway, making it much more difficult for motorists to drive around them while a train is approaching.

The project is expected to be funded through a New York State grant, with CSX Railroad scheduled to begin construction after final preparations are complete.

Village officials say the recent incidents have highlighted the importance of improving roadway design and driver awareness. Albany County has already completed new pavement markings, while additional warning signs will soon be installed.

CSX has also confirmed it remains in regular communication with local officials and reports that the railroad crossing warning systems are operating as designed.

🚗 Whether you're a daily commuter or just passing through, always slow down, obey crossing signals, and never attempt to drive around lowered gates.

Stay safe, Bethlehem!

Read More at: https://www.dailygazette.com/spotlightnews/news/community/train-crossing-crashes-changes-safety-voorheesville/article_669b673d-567c-4af6-8afe-b88fcac9c5f0.html#tncms-source=article-nav-next

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The problem is:

6 ÷ (1 + 2) = ?

According to the Order of Operations (PEMDAS), anything inside parentheses comes first.

1 + 2 = 3

Now the equation becomes:

6 ÷ 3

6 ÷ 3 = 2

Remember the Order of Operations (PEMDAS):

🔹 P – Parentheses
🔹 E – Exponents
🔹 MD – Multiplication & Division (left to right)
🔹 AS – Addition & Subtraction (left to right)

Since the 1 + 2 is inside parentheses, you must calculate it first.

So:

✅ Correct Answer: 2

🏆 Did you solve it without using a calculator? Let us know how you did in the comments! 👇🧠

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